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Clair Fearnley

Clair Fearnley

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Birth dateMar 7, 1975
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Clair Fearnley is a Australia long-distance runner, born on March 7, 1975. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:02.08 in the 3000m, 15:14.26 in the 5000m, 31:55.65 in the 10000m, 1:16:24 in the Semi and 36:37 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Key facts
10 000 m
31:55.65
#643 all-time
5000 m
15:14.26
#649 all-time
2005 season best
36:37
Oct 9, 2005 · Burnie (AUS)
2005 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 10 000 m 31:55.65 (#643 all-time), 5000 m 15:14.26 (#649 all-time), 2005 season best 36:37 (Oct 9, 2005, Burnie (AUS)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
10Kilometr
36:37-Oct 9, 2005-Burnie (AUS)
2003
5000m
16:48.54-Feb 6, 2003
↓
Adelaide (AUS)
2000
3000m
9:02.08-Jan 30, 2000
↑
Hobart (AUS)
2000
5000m
15:14.26-Feb 13, 2000
↓
Sydney (AUS)
2000
CrossCount
27:51-Mar 18, 2000
↓
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
2000
10000m
31:55.65-Feb 24, 2000
↑
Sydney (AUS)
1999
3000m
9:10.03-Feb 20, 1999
↑
Sydney (AUS)
1999
5000m
15:36.06-Jan 21, 1999
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
CrossCount
31:16-Mar 27, 1999
↓
27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10000m
32:18.22-Dec 6, 1999
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1999
Semi
1:16:24-Aug 29, 1999-Noosa (AUS)
1998
3000m
9:17.05-Jan 8, 1998
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1998
5000m
15:53.95-Jan 22, 1998
↓
Auckland (NZL)
1998
10000m
33:04.64-Aug 8, 1998
↑
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1997
10000m
32:24.17-Dec 18, 1997
↑
Australian 10,000m Championships
1996
3000m
9:23.20-Jan 11, 1996
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1996
5000m
15:40.14-Feb 29, 1996
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
1996
CrossCount
22:33-Mar 23, 1996
↓
24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1995
10000m
33:15.45-Dec 14, 1995
↑
Melbourne (AUS)
1994
CrossCount
16:28-Mar 26, 1994
↓
22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:37-Oct 9Burnie Skilled Ten, Burnie

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:48.54-Feb 6Adelaide Telstra A-Series, Adelaide

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:47.23-Sep 27The XXVII Olympic Games
10000m
33:47.23-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
5000m
16:05.37-Sep 8Brisbane
5000m
15:52.05-Aug 4Brisbane
5000m
15:39.30-Jun 17Melbourne
3000m
9:18.67-Jun 10Melbourne
CrossCount
27:51-Mar 1828th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
5000m
15:36.92-Feb 27Optus Australian Championships
10000m
31:55.65-Feb 24Optus Australian Championships, Sydney
5000m
15:14.26-Feb 13Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney
3000m
9:02.08-Jan 30Hobart Commonwealth Bank Track Classic, Hobart

1999

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:18.22-Dec 6Melbourne Zatopek Classic, Melbourne
5000m
16:07.4HT-Nov 11Melbourne
Semi
1:16:24-Aug 29Noosa Half Marathon, Noosa
CrossCount
DNS-Mar 2727th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
CrossCount
31:16-Mar 2727th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
5000m
15:45.93-Mar 20Australian Championships, Melbourne
5000m
15:49.78-Mar 13Brisbane Optus GP Final IAAF Permit Meeting, Brisbane
5000m
15:39.85-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic, Melbourne
3000m
9:10.03-Feb 20Sydney IAAF Permit Meeting, Sydney
5000m
16:08.38-Jan 26Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide
5000m
15:36.06-Jan 21Melbourne at Olympic Park, Melbourne

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:52.13-Sep 20Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur
10000m
33:04.64-Aug 8Sydney International Selection Meet, Sydney
5000m
16:17.10-Jul 17Brisbane
5000m
16:12.24-Feb 25Melbourne Track Classic - Optus GP, Melbourne - GP I Events
5000m
16:16.31-Jan 26Adelaide Optus Grand Prix, Adelaide
5000m
15:53.95-Jan 22Auckland Smokefree Track Series, Auckland
5000m
15:55.51-Jan 13Christchurch Marley meeting, Christchurch
3000m
9:17.05-Jan 8Melbourne

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:24.17-Dec 18Australian 10,000m Championships

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:37.20-May 26Taipei, Taipei City
CrossCount
22:33-Mar 2324th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
5000m
15:44.66-Mar 10Australian Championships
5000m
15:40.14-Feb 29Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne
5000m
15:42.98-Jan 26Adelaide Optus GP, Adelaide
3000m
9:23.20-Jan 11Melbourne

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
33:15.45-Dec 14Melbourne

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
16:28-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Honours

🥇

Optus Australian Championships

10,000 Metres

2000
🥉

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1998
🥉

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Clair Fearnley's 10 000 m personal best?

Clair Fearnley's 10 000 m personal best is 31:55.65, set on Feb 24, 2000 in Sydney (AUS), #643 on the all-time list.

Which events does Clair Fearnley compete in?

Clair Fearnley competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Clair Fearnley perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 36:37, set on Oct 9, 2005 in Burnie (AUS).